This video series offers a unique and comprehensive approach to learning the art of the ninja. In these videos, Jack Hoban-a former Marine Corps captain and one of the acknowledged "founding fathers" of ninjutsu in America-reveals the core physical techniques of this mysterious and often misunderstood art. Hoban, who received ninjutsu training from Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan, is a long-time practitioner of the martial arts. Now a shidoshi (senior instructor), Hoban is an ideal instructor to teach ninjutsu to both new and experienced practitioners, as well as serious students who want to move beyond the ninja myths to practical application.

Vol. 1 presents a down-to-earth approach for learning the basics of budo taijutsu (Japanese martial arts) and the core physical techniques of this mysterious art. Topics include junan taiso (stretching and conditioning exercises), san shin no kata (fundamental "body-spirit" exercises), kihon happo (fundamental techniques) and exciting weapons footage.